In 2008 the BBC aired the documentary Pedigree Dogs Exposed, which showed that thanks to years of inbreeding and desire for unnatural features, many pure-breed dogs are suffering severe and deadly genetic disorders... like the Habsburgs.
Of course, such a documentary created controversy in dog breeding circles and kennel clubs. One result of which (which is why it has jogged my memory) is that Crufts isn't on the BBC anymore. Its now on one of the commercial channels (I thinks it hops channels every year or so).
Apart from dog lovers having their coverage of Crufts interrupted by TV commercials (which may include some audio messages that only dogs can hear for certain brands of dog food (I'm joking, the but the motive and means exist), the documentary had me thinking about the long term consequences of such deadly inbreeding. If such inbreeding continues that the dog (as a species) dies out, humans will move to breed other animals, most likely cats. When cats die of inbreeding, its a matter of time when someone has the idea of breeding apes for domestication. This will lead to someone breeding intelligence in them and that could result in a revolution that'll enslave the human race. In others word (to sum up) the inbreeding of dogs is the first step in a series of events that'll led to ... The Planet of the Apes!
Who would have thought it. The acts of irresponsible dog breeders would lead to Charlton Heston on that beach saying "Damn you all to hell!" in front of a ruined Statue of Liberty.
This is a thought I had soon after this documentary came out, so its an old thought.
Since that time, things have improved for dogs, with improved restrictions on what is desirable on dog shows. They are still some irresponsible breeders out there who are (unintentionally) going to cause the enslavement of all humans by intelligent apes, so if you are a pet lover (and don't want your descendants been slaves to the sons of Caesar, the chimp that said "no") be careful where you buy your dogs! The future of the human race (and dogs (and possibly cats as well)) depends on you.
Before I end, I like to point out that I like animals (including dogs), my sister owns three Huskies and many relatives who own pets themselves, so no accusations that I don't know anything about animals (let alone dogs). Anyone who studies high school biology (including me and my sister) knows that inbreeding is a bad idea for any species (including dogs (and cats)).
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